County Legislator Joe Lorigo (C-West Seneca), announced that over $253,000 has been granted to communities in his district to help with local community initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.

• Town of Elma, Senior Center Roof and Building Rehabilitation- $62,670

• Town of West Seneca, Road Milling and Resurfacing project (Benson Avenue, Dirkson Avenue and Wichita Road)- $100,000

• Town of Marilla- Town Hall Handicap Accessible Elevator Installation- $91,080

“I’m happy that the selection committee realized the importance of these projects and chose to help provide funding for them. This money will go a long way to help the municipalities and once completed, these projects will be great investments that benefit all residents,” said Legislator Lorigo.

The selection committee is made up of a 14-members that includes11 Supervisors and Mayors from the community and three representatives from the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning.